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Guide Price £375,000 to £425,000 Tucked away in the heart of the picturesque village of Gunnerside in beautiful Swaledale, Farmenden is a delightful three-bedroom character cottage offering charm, space, and superb views across the surrounding countryside.
The story of this lovely house in the dales goes back to a family of farmers who retired and the Farming was done. Farm-en-den.
This attractive stone-built home provides well-balanced accommodation full of character.
The ground floor comprises a welcoming living room, a spacious hallway, a separate dining room ideal for entertaining, and a well-appointed kitchen.
A useful downstairs WC adds practicality, while a cellar offers excellent additional storage.
Upstairs, the property features three bedrooms a family bathroom and separate WC, all enjoying the cosy and traditional feel of a classic Dales cottage. Externally, Farmenden continues to impress.
A pretty cottage garden provides a peaceful spot to sit and enjoy the surrounding views, while a stone-built shed offers further storage.
The property also benefits from a substantial double garage, a rare and valuable feature in such a sought-after village setting.
Gunnerside is a thriving and friendly Dales community with a range of local amenities including the well-loved community-owned pub, The Kings Head, along with a church, primary school, tearoom, and village hall.
The surrounding countryside offers exceptional walking opportunities straight from the doorstep, including routes along the famous Pennine Way and the renowned Coast to Coast Walk.
The beautiful River Swale is also just a short stroll away.
The popular market towns of Reeth (approximately 6 miles) and Hawes (approximately 10 miles) provide a wider range of shops, cafés, and traditional pubs.
Farmenden represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a charming Dales cottage in one of Swaledale’s most desirable villages, ideal as a permanent home, second home, or countryside retreat.
Ground Floor Entrance Hall Spacious hallway for coats and boots. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Under stairs cupboard. Window to side. Front door. WC 1 Vinyl flooring.
Partially tiled walls. Radiator. WC. Washbasin. Extractor fan. Window to side. WC 2 Vinyl flooring. Tiled walls. WC. Window to side. Kitchen Vinyl flooring. Partially tiled walls.
Radiator. Wall and base units. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Electric oven and grill. Extractor hood. Plumbing for dishwasher. Niche open shelf to dining room.
Window and door to rear with beautiful views. Dining Room Fitted carpet. Radiator. Niche open shelf through to kitchen. Window to rear with lovely views. Living Room Fitted carpet.
Radiator. Multifuel stove in stone fire surround. Beam and board ceiling. Bay window to front. First Floor Stairs and Landing Fitted carpet. Wooden hand rail. Radiator.
Cupboard housing newly installed water cylinder. Bedroom 1 Spacious double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Window to front. Bedroom 2 Spacious double bedroom.
Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Window to rear with lovely views. Bedroom 3 Fitted carpet. Radiator. Deceptively large, built in cupboard with loft access. Window to front.
Bathroom Laminate flooring. Partially tiled walls. Heated towel rail. Washbasin. Large walk in rainfall shower. Window to rear with lovely views.
Outside Parking Private off road parking to the front for 2 vehicles. Double Garage Large Garage. Timber doors. Power and light. Plumbing for washing machine. Oil tank.
Door to rear garden. Rear Garden Lovely South facing cottage garden, mainly laid to lawn. Well established flower beds and shrubbery. Vegetable patches. Fantastic views to the hills beyond.
Storage shed Stone built shed. Useful storage space. Cellar Accessed from the rear garden. Power and light. Original stone shelving. Fabulous storage space.
Services Oil central heating. Mains electric, water and drainage. Flood risk noted as very low with no history of flooding. Broadband: Basic 23 Mbps. Superfast 80 Mbps. Ultrafast 1800 Mbps.
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